DJI Action 5 Provs A6400vs A6700

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Action 5 Pro DJI DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) From £349 Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action View DJI Action 5 Pro
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Sony A6400 Sony A6400 (2019) From £899 Best for Content creation & vlogging View A6400
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Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) From £999 Best for All-round & video View A6700

Which should you buy?

Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Action — DJI Action 5 Pro (2024): DJI's best action camera — 4K/120p from a large 1/1.3" sensor, 20m waterproofing without a housing, and the best EIS stabilisation in any action camera.

Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

↓ Full specifications below

DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)

  • You shoot adventure sports, cycling, skiing, surfing, or travel
  • You want the best stabilisation and video quality in a wearable action cam
  • You need long battery life for extended outdoor use without recharging

A6400 (2019)

  • Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
  • Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
  • Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
  • Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price

A6700 (2023)

  • You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
  • You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
  • You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor

Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)A6400 (2019)A6700 (2023)
Price £349 £899 £999
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 24.2MP 26.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 20fps 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 160 mins video ~410 shots (CIPA) ~570 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 403g (body, battery, card) 493g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Sony E-mount Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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